Edo APC Chieftain Hacked To Death By Son Over Alleged Prophetic Claims
An All Progressives Congress (APC) chieftain in Edo State, Julius Bello, popularly known as De Lord Ogata, has been allegedly hacked to death by his son, Irobudo, in Fugar, Etsako Central Local Government Area.
Bello, who was the APC Ward Three Chairman in Fugar, was reportedly attacked with a sledgehammer on Sunday, shortly after his son returned from Lagos.
Family sources said the suspect allegedly attacked his father after some prophets reportedly told him that Bello was responsible for his persistent poverty and lack of progress in life.
The alleged prophetic claims were said to have fuelled suspicion and resentment against the deceased, eventually leading to the fatal confrontation.
The incident has thrown the family and the Fugar community into shock, particularly over the disturbing circumstances surrounding the killing.
Confirming the incident, the spokesperson for the Edo State Police Command, Eno Ikoedem, said the killing had been reported to the police and that an investigation had commenced.
She disclosed that the suspect was still at large, adding that the police were making efforts to apprehend him and establish the circumstances surrounding the incident.
The police are expected to determine the exact motive behind the killing and unravel the events that led to the tragic death of the APC chieftain.
